Life Quote by Carl Cederstrom
““Yet work remains in its Deleuzian ‘gaseous’ form, which is the exact opposite of play, fun, and real living. Therefore, the latter needs to be staged, manufactured, scripted and ultimately imitated in the office.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Workplace and Play, 2015
Work is often abstract and disconnected from enjoyment, making genuine play feel artificial in office settings.
In simple terms: Work feels distant from fun.
Key Takeaway
Make work more playful.
Themes
work
play
authenticity
office culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
commentary
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- creative projects
- employee engagement
- design thinking
Key Concepts
Deleuze
gaseous work
staging
scripted interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations foster authentic play?
- What aspects of work feel most scripted?
A Different Perspective
Play cannot be forced without genuine engagement.
